Tender

GB-Bath: Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking tenders for the procurement of a mercury intrusion porosimeter, which plays a crucial role in research related to Civil Engineering, particularly in analysing the porosity of construction materials. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 38400000, focusing on instruments for checking physical characteristics. The open procurement method allows for wider participation, with tenders due by 22nd January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021, with an estimated contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific instruments or related fields to expand their business. Potential bidders should focus on providing high-quality equipment and support services suited for research applications in materials science and engineering. The University of Bath's emphasis on SME participation indicates a favourable environment for new entrants and established businesses aiming to collaborate with a prominent academic institution.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter

Notice Description

The University of Bath require a mercury intrusion porosimeter to provide detailed information about the porosity of materials. The instrument will be primarily used for research in the field of Civil Engineering, analysing construction related materials such as traditional and novel cements and mortars in powder and solid form, as well as soil-based samples. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b863599-a07f-4a7f-9b00-3d4931ae0595
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Jim Stevens
Contact Email
j.stevens@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441225384209

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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